With large campuses in northeast and east El Paso, Western Technical College offers certificate and associate's degree programs including health information technology, advanced welding, refrigeration and HVAC technology, and automotive technology. It also offers training for those interested in working as medical or physical therapy assistants. All training programs include hands-on and classroom training. They can take up to 27 months to complete, depending on enrollment in day or evening classes. Financial aid, scholarships and financing are available.
International Business College offers a wide variety of business-related training programs for those seeking careers in office administration and records management. Prospective medical assistants, nurse aides and pharmacy technicians can also obtain their training through the college. Some training programs are available for day or night classes; they can take as long as 18 months to complete. Students must finance their courses through the college, apply for grants or obtain scholarships.
Computer Career Center offers technical, medical and business programs. Students can also obtain an associate's degree in medical assisting, business management and international trade. The training programs vary in length, and some require students to take basic college courses before enrolling. However, the course schedules are flexible; students can enroll in day, evening or night classes. Computer Career Center offers job search assistance to students upon graduation.
Academy School of Careers offers programs leading to a diploma or certificate in trucking, office technology, electrical, plumbing, medical assistant and various computer fields. It also provides English as a Second Language and GED training. Students must attend at least 20 hours of training each week, and most courses are offered on day and evening schedules.